Municipal bond trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Municipal bond trader gender statistics
28.4% of municipal bond traders are women and 71.6% of municipal bond traders are men.
- Male, 71.6%
- Female, 28.4%
Municipal bond trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.6% |
| Female | 28.4% |
Municipal bond trader gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$99,214
Female income
$88,764
Municipal bond trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in municipal bond trader positions over time. Currently, 28.4% of municipal bond traders are female.
Municipal bond trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.28% | 33.72% |
| 2011 | 64.40% | 35.60% |
| 2012 | 66.11% | 33.89% |
| 2013 | 65.82% | 34.18% |
| 2014 | 65.15% | 34.85% |
| 2015 | 66.53% | 33.47% |
| 2016 | 67.34% | 32.66% |
| 2017 | 66.76% | 33.24% |
| 2018 | 67.97% | 32.03% |
| 2019 | 71.01% | 28.99% |
| 2020 | 70.78% | 29.22% |
| 2021 | 71.58% | 28.42% |
Municipal bond trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared municipal bond traders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Municipal Bond Trader | 72% | 28% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Municipal bond trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among municipal bond traders is White, which makes up 66.7% of all municipal bond traders. Comparatively, 11.7% of municipal bond traders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of municipal bond traders are Asian.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Municipal bond trader race
| Municipal bond trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Municipal bond trader race and ethnicity over time
See how municipal bond trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Municipal bond trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.19% | 6.26% | 7.53% | 10.49% |
| 2011 | 74.30% | 5.89% | 8.36% | 9.99% |
| 2012 | 72.66% | 5.94% | 8.40% | 11.58% |
| 2013 | 73.13% | 5.21% | 9.02% | 10.56% |
| 2014 | 73.57% | 5.66% | 8.72% | 10.52% |
| 2015 | 73.21% | 5.79% | 8.99% | 10.14% |
| 2016 | 71.68% | 5.48% | 9.31% | 11.71% |
| 2017 | 71.97% | 5.34% | 9.09% | 11.48% |
| 2018 | 70.14% | 5.36% | 10.55% | 11.62% |
| 2019 | 72.02% | 5.70% | 9.88% | 10.52% |
| 2020 | 69.02% | 5.67% | 9.70% | 12.06% |
| 2021 | 66.71% | 5.62% | 11.59% | 11.74% |
Municipal bond trader wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $106,257 |
| White | $104,198 |
| Black or African American | $89,446 |
| Asian | $102,190 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,990 |
Average municipal bond trader age
See how the average age of municipal bond traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Municipal bond trader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 48.5 |
| White | 43 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 47 |
| Asian | 42 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 42 |
Municipal bond trader age breakdown
The average age of municipal bond traders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the municipal bond trader population.
Municipal bond trader age breakdown
| Municipal Bond Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Municipal bond trader educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Municipal bond traders by degree level
| Municipal bond trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Municipal bond trader wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $136,136 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,990 |
| Doctorate Degree | $123,979 |
Municipal bond trader employment statistics
Company size where municipal bond traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where municipal bond traders work.
Municipal bond trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Municipal bond trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for municipal bond traders are finance, professional and retail.
Municipal bond trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 64% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
Municipal bond trader turnover and employment statistics
Municipal bond trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for municipal bond traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Municipal bond trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Municipal bond trader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 4.28% |
| 2014 | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.76% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average municipal bond trader tenure
The average municipal bond trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 115 municipal bond traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Municipal bond trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Municipal bond trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of municipal bond traders that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Account Executive | 5.13% | 99,821 |
| Municipal Bond Trader | 5.67% | - |
| Outside Property Agent | 6.79% | 65,040 |
| Advertising Consultant | 9.53% | 62,538 |
| Traveler | 17.39% | 3,649 |
Similar municipal bond trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Account Executive | 5.13% | 99,821 |
| Outside Property Agent | 6.79% | 65,040 |
| Advertising Consultant | 9.53% | 62,538 |
| Traveler | 17.39% | 3,649 |
Foreign languages spoken by municipal bond traders
The most common foreign language among municipal bond traders is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- Armenian, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Municipal bond trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| Armenian | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |